Huawei nova 14i vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Huawei nova 14i (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $400 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 38/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (4,704,310 vs 424,216); the Vivo iQOO 15T has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 14i doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 14i
Vivo iQOO 15T
What makes Huawei nova 14i better?
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $499
- Overall rating 38/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4704310 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 22W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 55/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (44/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 14i vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 44 points higher (82/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (97/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 55/100). Value score: Huawei nova 14i — 4/100, Vivo iQOO 15T — 86/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (97/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (99/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (65/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T and the Huawei nova 14i are nearly equal (44/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 14i | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 4704310 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 10243 | |
| Display | 7.0" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2376 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 22W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | EMUI 14.2 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 171.6×79.9×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 216 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | $400 | $499 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 14i
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 14i
- 7.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2376
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 14i
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 22W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 14i and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Huawei nova 14i by 91.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $99. Huawei nova 14i was $99 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (97/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (99/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (65/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (75/100 vs 55/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T and the Huawei nova 14i are nearly equal (44/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 14i or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i by 44 points (82/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 14i and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Huawei nova 14i has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 14i or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 14i or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (97/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 14i over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.